HALE HALE SMARTFOAM Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HALE SMARTFOAM
Brand
HALE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Hale Products Inc is recalling certain HALE SMARTFOAM equipment due to equipment issues. If the fire fighting foam chemical injection is unavailable, it can impact the fire fighting and/or vapor mitigation efforts, which increases the risk.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hale Products Inc. (Hale) is recalling certain SmartFoam 6.5-12 foam pump systems with a 12 volt power supply. The foam pump system can overheat and fail, causing fire fighting foam chemical to be unavailable to fight a fire.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the fire fighting foam chemical injection is unavailable, it can impact the fire fighting and/or vapor mitigation efforts, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders and emergency personnel.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Hale will notify the fire truck manufacturers that purchased the equipment, and dealers for those companies will replace the SmartFoam 6.5 12 volt systems with SmartFoam 6.5 24 volt systems and a voltage converter, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2019. Final remedy letter was sent November 11, 2019. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Hale's number for this recall is SB-175.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026